Tag: Republic
Republic not on public's mind: Hodgman
A Tasmanian Liberal MP believes there is little evidence Australians are desperate for the country to become a republic.[MORE]
Rudd republic wedge won't work
In demanding the taxpayers massively fund the search for change, Australia's republican movement still refuses point blank to reveal the details.[MORE]
Turnbull attacks PM's republic debate focus
Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has taken a swipe at the PM for saying he wants to collaborate on the republic debate.[MORE]
An Australian republic: is it back on the agenda?
Deciding to amend our Constitution so our prime minister is also our head of state would have a number of advantages.[MORE]
Coopers cans beer ad after monarchists' complaint
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Monarchists are claiming victory in a battle over advertising with Adelaide-based brewer Coopers.[MORE]
Monarchists upset by beer ad
A pro-monarchy group says a billboard advertisement is bordering on political advertising in support of a republic.[MORE]
Nepal abolishes monarchy
A constitutional assembly in Nepal has voted overwhelmingly in favour of abolishing the Himalayan nation's 240-year-old Hindu monarchy and declaring a republic.[MORE]
Queen turns 82 amid calls for change
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has quietly celebrated her 82nd birthday amid a stirring of republican sentiment in Australia and proposals at home for reforming the monarchy.[MORE]
Monarchist criticises 'biased' 2020 governance panel
Monarchist David Flint says the 2020 governance panel was stacked with pro-republican delegates.[MORE]
2020 summit 'biased towards republicanism'
The Australian Monarchist League says support for a republic at the 2020 summit reflects a biased selection of delegates.[MORE]
2020 reignites republic debate: Gillard
Julia Gillard says 2020 summit will spark renewed debate about the republic issue. [MORE]
Maoists claim victory in Nepal elections
Nepal's Maoist party leader Prachanda has claimed victory in elections which took place nine days ago. [MORE]
Calls for republic debate at 2020 summit
Australian Republican Movement wants cutting ties with Britain on the table at 2020 summit.[MORE]
Rudd 'will focus on republic later'
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he is not focusing on Australia becoming a republic at the moment because he has "bigger fish to fry".[MORE]
Living costs more important than republic: Nelson
Federal Opposition Leader, Brendan Nelson says he is against Australia becoming a republic and does not think it should be on the political agenda.[MORE]
Republic not a priority: Rudd
PM Kevin Rudd reaffirms support for Australian republic but says not a "top-order priority" on eve of meeting with the Queen. [MORE]
Queen's departure will reignite republic debate: Turnbull
Federal Opposition treasury spokesman Malcolm Turnbull says the end of Queen Elizabeth's reign will be the most likely catalyst for a new push to make Australia a republic.[MORE]
Rudd told to consult on next GG
The Australian Republican Movement is using the Australia Day weekend to promote Australia's independence. [MORE]
Democrats push for republic vote
The Australian Democrats are trying to re-ignite the republic debate as part of their election campaign.[MORE]
SA Governor keen to visit Port Lincoln despite mayoral snub
A prominent Port Lincoln citizen says the town is outraged that Mayor Peter Davis has vowed not to meet the new South Australian Governor, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce.[MORE]
Port Lincoln mayor to snub new governor
The mayor at Port Lincoln on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula says he will not meet the new State Governor because of the Governor's support for the idea of a republic.[MORE]
Rudd pledges referendum on republic
Federal Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd says if elected he would hold another referendum on whether Australia should become a republic.[MORE]
Liberal Senator wants to ditch monarch's holiday
Tasmanian Liberal Senator Guy Barnett is calling for Australia to ditch the Queen's birthday public holiday and replace it with an Australian alternative.[MORE]
Prospect of King Charles lifts support for republic
The Australian Republican Movement (ARM) believes Prince Charles becoming king would boost their cause.[MORE]
